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John-Bryant Okere

John-Bryant Okere

Biography

John-Bryant Okere is an Associate at KENNA and a member of the Firm’s Dispute Resolution & ADR, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Technology, Media & Communications practice groups. He advises and supports clients on complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and banking and finance transactions, with experience spanning litigation, legal advisory, contract review, and strategic legal research.

His practice includes acting for leading financial institutions, multinational oil and gas companies, and telecommunications operators on commercially significant matters involving debt recovery, shareholder and commercial contract disputes, judicial review, enforcement proceedings, banking litigation, and regulatory compliance. John-Bryant regularly prepares court processes, legal opinions, and regulatory analyses, and supports the development of litigation strategies designed to protect clients’ commercial interests in high-stakes disputes.

John-Bryant holds a First Class LL. B. from Adeleke University, where he graduated as the Best Graduating Student of the Faculty of Law. He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and is recognised for his analytical rigour, meticulous drafting, and practical approach to solving complex legal and commercial issues.

Education

B. L, Nigerian Law School, Nigeria (Port-Harcourt Campus)

LL. B (Honours), Adeleke University, Osun state, Nigeria (First Class)

Bars

Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Membership

  • Member, Nigerian Bar Association
  • Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators

Practice areas